In response to recent and upcoming Medicaid policy changes, CalOptima Health said it is tapping nearly $430 million from its reserves to boost its payments to hospitals and specialists over the next ...

CalOptima Health, the single largest health insurer in Orange County, has approved spending of $429.6 million from reserves to increase reimbursement rates for hospitals and specialists over the next ...

CalOptima Health is distributing $3.6 million in grant funding to seven organizations with six based in Orange County.

State Assemblymember Avelino Valencia is pushing a last-minute bill to boot Orange County supervisors off the board of CalOptima Health, the county’s $4.7 billion health insurer for the poor. Valencia ...

North County health care changed significantly Wednesday, with two key partnerships finally taking effect. Just before noon, ...

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CalOptima Health — a managed care health plan focused on covering low-income populations in Orange County, Calif. — has allocated close to $1 billion to provider rate increases since 2024. The board ...

July 5, 2026 • Memphis police say National Guard troops fired their weapons in the early morning hours of July 5, killing a man who was armed with a handgun. State investigators will handle the case.

We're celebrating 25 years of work to advance a bold vision for a just and inclusive democracy and economy that reflects a growing and diversifying nation. Read Taifa Smith Butler's reflection on ...

Just 20 minutes in nature a day can help reduce stress levels, ease anxiety and boost our mood. It’s time to get your daily dose of nature. We’re WWF, the leading global environmental charity, and ...

For some nonprofits in Orange County, funding has been pouring down through the Equity in OC Initiative to help spur capacity building for BIPOC organizations with grant opportunities, including a ...